Description
Homemade Spanish Rice is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. This simple recipe combines long-grain white rice with sautéed onions, garlic, and aromatic spices, all simmered in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes for a deliciously hearty meal. Perfect for potlucks or family dinners, this rice dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering them on the counter.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the long-grain white rice and toast it for about 2 minutes until slightly golden.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes along with their juices. Sprinkle cumin over the mixture and stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg